GSG-522 Carbine .22 LR, 16.25 in Barrel with Barrel Shroud, Two-Tone, MP5-Style Controls, Diopter Sights, 22+1
German-made and feature-rich, this GSG-522 Carbine delivers MP5-style ergonomics in a .22 LR platform with a 16.25 inch barrel and a barrel shroud. It combines a two-tone receiver, diopter sights, and practical controls such as a magazine release and left-side charging handle. Marked with German proofs and ATI Rochester NY import markings, it offers a 22+1 capacity and comes with a factory 22-round magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The exterior shows a few minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes from prior handling.
What’s Included
- 1 factory GSG 22-round polymer magazine for .22 LR with witness window (marked "Made in Germany")
This full-size GSG-522 Carbine uses a semi-automatic blowback action and a 16.25 inch barrel capped with a barrel shroud (faux suppressor). Controls mirror the classic MP5 layout, including a left-side charging handle and a receiver-mounted magazine release, while capacity is 22+1.
The carbine wears a two-tone receiver (olive/gray upper, black lower) with a fixed polymer stock, smooth/pebbled polymer handguard, and a polymer pistol grip with dot texturing. Overall length is approximately 33.7 inches, unloaded weight is about 6.7 lb, and length of pull measures 13.4 inches.
Sighting is via a diopter rear drum and a protected front post, providing a sight radius of approximately 340 mm. The rifle includes an integrated scope mount/rail for mounting accessories, along with rail provisions noted in the design.
Made in Germany, this example bears DE proof/certification symbols and ATI Rochester NY import marks. The 6-groove rifling supports the excellent bore condition noted, and the design reflects the GSG-522 series evolution with MP5-style ergonomics.